Category: Glacier National Park

Swiftcurrent Valley, day 3, work

wedding photo
Wedding photo, early 1980’s.

Married, 1983.

Lived in Pullman, Washington, 1982-84.

Visited Glacier National Park the first time, together, late Fall 1982.

Glacier is about a six-hour drive from Pullman (WSU).

Never thought we’d ever go back.

This is important context.

Yes, we loved Glacier.

Never dreamed we’d go back.

Ever.

Try and wrap your head around that.

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Swiftcurrent Valley, day 2, work

fun t-shirt about getting outside
Dude, i do this daily. In Orlando. In Glacier. In…anywhere i happen to be. #truth

Nearing 70, there’s no way in heck any of my days can start without going outside early…

And staying outside.

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July 23 and 24, reverse wildcard, work

Disney Cruise
This is Carl from Pixar’s UP sitting in his chair as he read Ellie’s note. Adventure is out here.

Cheryl and i have talked about a Glacier Farewell Tour for a couple years. And 2026 is perfect timing.

Why?

Two catalysts:

  1. First, after 500 nights at Glacier National Park (GNP), we’re feeling satiated.
  2. Seeing my recent ‘final” retirement (Dec 31, 2025) coming, we wondered what we might do with all the extra time and money not spent in GNP.

Simple.

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Glacier checklists day 2, work

packing light
Only these items, plus what i wear on the plane, for an 11-night trip to Glacier National Park. Plus, temps will be near freezing most mornings. Remarkable.
Glacier National Park - The Crown of the Continent
Glacier National Park – The Crown of the Continent. No wifi and no cell signal on the walks.
clothes hanging on outdoor waistline
Merino wool is cleaned using fresh air. Anywhere from 14-30 days between soap and water washings. Travel hack for traveling light.

Whether walking slow or fast, there will almost always be frequent stops for vistas, incredible scenic beauty, wildlife, photos, water/snack breaks.

Speaking of snacks, we travel with two coolers in the rental vehicle. One for cold stuff. One for dry goods that attract chipmunks and mice that might stealthily get inside the rental. This happened once while we parked in Lake McDonald Lodge’s parking lot and then spent three nights seven miles away at Sperry Chalet.

Additionally, we…

  1. Wear layers.
  2. Gloves, warm hat for mornings and potential windchill, cap for sun block later.
  3. Carry bear spray.
  4. Carry plenty of water.
  5. Pack a lunch and snacks.
  6. Leave at o-dark hundred to secure trailhead parking.
  7. Aim to return to car by 1-3pm.
  8. And immediately start a mandatory hour of happiness.
  9. Breakfasts are grab-and-go type things from stuff in our room.
  10. Lunches we pack, often at trailhead, and enjoy on trail.
  11. Dinners, always a hotel or local restaurant.
  12. Evenings at Glacier Park Lodge are spent on a combination of balconies, in the lobby, or on the front lawn.

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